Learn Peruvian cuisine with a local family
The experience
Experience an authentic Peruvian gastronomy experience with a local family. 🇵🇪 Learn about our ingredients, flavors, recipes, and traditions while you participate in the preparation of Peruvian dishes and share moments with family. You will also get to know our culture, discover daily life in Peru, and share your own recipes and customs. More than learning to cook, we aim for you to enjoy a true cultural exchange.
What you offer
12 hours of help per week
Cooking:
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Bartending:
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 347
Per week
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers and Donation to project
Description:
The additional fee helps support our nonprofit organization and community projects, while also covering part of the costs generated by hosting volunteers. This is a cultural exchange experience, not paid work or work in exchange for accommodation.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Live with a local family and learn about Peruvian gastronomy from an authentic perspective. Our organization has years of experience hosting international travelers and promoting cultural exchange.
You will participate in preparing Peruvian dishes, learn about ingredients, recipes and traditions, and you will also be able to share your country's gastronomy. Additionally, you will practice Spanish, get to know the local culture, explore the city and participate in other activities during your stay.
You will have a private space, Wi-Fi, and a family that also speaks English to facilitate your integration and make you feel at home.
Activities & Shift
12 hours per week with flexible schedules. You will participate in preparing Peruvian dishes, you will learn local recipes and ingredients, and you will be able to share your own cooking knowledge. In your free time you can go trekking, visit tourist places, explore the city, and enjoy the culture and nature of the Andes.
Rules
We aim to maintain a positive environment based on respect, good communication, friendly coexistence and cultural exchange among all participants.